Health Effects of Taking Amphets

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS:

  • Irritability
  • Suspiciousness
  • Anxiety
  • Increased alertness
  • Threatening manner
  • Increased confidence
  • Panic attacks
  • Increased energy
  • Talkativeness
  • Inability to sleep
  • Reduced appetite
  • Increased breathing rate
  • Enlarged pupils
  • Increased pulse rate
  • Increased blood pressure
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF HIGHER DOSES:

  • Sweating
  • Headaches
  • Pale skin
  • Restlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Feelings of being powerful or superior
  • shaking
  • Repetitive movement
  • Irregular breathing
  • Very rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Hostility
  • Aggression
  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Jaw clamping/teeth grinding
LONG-TERM EFFECTS:

  • Malnutrition and weight loss
  • Reduced resistance to infection
  • Violent behaviour
  • Emotional disturbances
  • Periods of psychosis
  • Paranoia
  • Delusional thoughts and behaviour
  • Mood swings

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